Q. Consider the following Protected Areas:
1.Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
2.Bandipur National Park
3.Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
4.Nagarhole National Park
5.Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
How many of the above Protected Areas (PAs) lie along the Cauvery Basin?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation – The Cauvery River originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Bannerghatta National Park and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary lie along the Cauvery Basin.
Source: Forum IAS
